Jacquelyn J. “Jackie” Henkle, age 64, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Hospice of Dayton.  She was born on February 26, 1952 in St. Augustine, FL to Phyllis (DeFord) Henkle and the late Jack Henkle. 

In addition to her mother, Jackie is survived by her spouse: Anita J. Zakem; son: Nate Jones; and three sisters: Susan DeFord, Rebecca Henkle and Margaret Henkle along with extended family members and friends. 

Jackie received her Master of Science Degree in Counseling and was formerly employed with Darke County Mental Health and the State of Ohio Department of MRDD. 

She was an active member of the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation and had recently become a minister with Universal Life.  Jackie was a volunteer for many political and social justice campaigns.  She loved to help others through recycling and charitable efforts.  Jackie enjoyed technical and creative writing and loved animals.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Mary Reaman.  Friends may call from 9:30 – 11:00 AM on August 27 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jackie to the Tree of Life Community, 1650 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45403 or Riverside Developmental Disabilities, 1625 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy, OH 45373. 

Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.

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